Question 1

Abilities capture what people can do;not what people are like.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Regina cares a lot about being successful and influential and always directs her work efforts towards "moving up" and developing a strong reputation.Regina can be described as which of these,according to the Big Five?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurotic
B)  Agreeable
C)  Extraverted
D)  Close
E)  Conflict-orientedF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

According to Hofstede's dimensions of cultural values,when a culture stresses values that are more past and present oriented,such as respect for tradition and fulfilling obligations,it is high on:

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivism.
B)  power distance.
C)  masculinity.
D)  uncertainty avoidance.
E)  short-term orientation.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 4

_______ is important in any job in which people are presented with a set of facts that needs to be applied to make effective decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inductive reasoning
B)  Verbal comprehension
C)  Problem sensitivity
D)  Perceptual speed
E)  Deductive reasoningF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

A culture low on _______ tolerates ambiguous situations and values unusual ideas and behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivism
B)  power distance
C)  masculinity
D)  uncertainty avoidance
E)  short-term orientationF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Compare and contrast extraversion and neuroticism.

Accepted Answer

Both extraversion and neuroticism are di...

Question 7

The ability to synchronize the movements of the body,arms,and legs to do something while the whole body is in motion refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  static strength
B)  gross body equilibrium
C)  extent flexibility
D)  gross body coordination
E)  dynamic flexibilityF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Personality is a collection of multiple specific ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  abilities
B)  traits
C)  aptitudes
D)  emotions
E)  capacitiesF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Professor Mason was writing a recommendation for Lisa.He described Lisa as a dependable,organized,reliable,and ambitious individual.Which of the Big Five traits fit this description of Lisa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conscientiousness
B)  Extraversion
C)  Agreeableness
D)  Openness
E)  NeuroticismF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Understanding when there is a problem or when something may go wrong,is referred to as _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  deductive reasoning
B)  problem sensitivity
C)  inductive reasoning
D)  originality
E)  mathematical reasoningF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

In a conflict situation,Maya tends to react by walking away or adopting a "wait-and-see" attitude.Maya can be described as which of these individuals,according to the Big Five?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thinking
B)  Extraverted
C)  Agreeable
D)  Sensing
E)  ConscientiousF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

According to the Big Five taxonomy,the traits describing Susan can be classified as which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conscientiousness
B)  Extraversion
C)  Agreeableness
D)  Openness to experience
E)  NeuroticismF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Describe each of the five dimensions of Big Five.Which dimension has the biggest influence on job performance? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Conscientious people are dependable,orga...

Question 14

People who are _____ have a built-in desire to finish work tasks,channel a high proportion of their efforts toward those tasks,and work harder and longer on task assignments.

Accepted Answer

A)  accomplishment strivers
B)  communion strivers
C)  status strivers
D)  negativity strivers
E)  empathetic striversF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is not true of cognitive ability's impact on task performance and organizational commitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  An increased amount of job knowledge helps an employee complete job tasks.
B)  Cognitive ability tends to be more strongly correlated with task performance than citizenship behaviour or counterproductive behaviour.
C)  People may do poorly on a test of general cognitive ability for reasons other than a lack of cognitive ability.
D)  Research has not supported a significant linkage between cognitive ability and organizational commitment.
E)  Knowing how smart an employee is tells us a lot about the likelihood that he or she will remain a member of the organization.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Neurotic employees experience lower levels of job satisfaction than their less neurotic counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Sonya works as an auto stereo installer at ABC Megamusic.Her job requires her to work in a cramped compartment and usually work in an awkward position in the trunk of cars.What type of flexibility would she require?

Accepted Answer

A)  Static
B)  Dynamic
C)  Extent
D)  Managed
E)  ExplosiveF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Extraverted people tend to be high in:

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroticism.
B)  agreeableness.
C)  negative affectivity.
D)  conflict avoidance.
E)  positive affectivity.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Effectiveness in jobs in which people need to proofread documents,sort things,or categorize objects depends a lot on _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  speed and flexibility of closure
B)  perceptual speed
C)  spatial orientation
D)  visualization
E)  originalityF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Raj is an artist.He writes names of individuals on a grain of rice or any other small items.The work is so delicate and must be done with care.Raj would need which of these psychomotor abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reaction time
B)  Fine manipulative
C)  Response orientation
D)  Control movement
E)  Depth perceptionF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 4: Personality,cultural Values,and Ability

Neurotic employees experience lower levels of job satisfaction than their less neurotic counterparts.

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Raj is an artist.He writes names of individuals on a grain of rice or any other small items.The work is so delicate and must be done with care.Raj would need which of these psychomotor abilities?

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Regina cares a lot about being successful and influential and always directs her work efforts towards "moving up" and developing a strong reputation.Regina can be described as which of these,according to the Big Five?

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Abilities capture what people can do;not what people are like.

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Describe each of the five dimensions of Big Five.Which dimension has the biggest influence on job performance? Explain.

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The ability to synchronize the movements of the body,arms,and legs to do something while the whole body is in motion refers to:

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A culture low on _______ tolerates ambiguous situations and values unusual ideas and behaviours.

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Sonya works as an auto stereo installer at ABC Megamusic.Her job requires her to work in a cramped compartment and usually work in an awkward position in the trunk of cars.What type of flexibility would she require?

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Personality is a collection of multiple specific ______.

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People who are _____ have a built-in desire to finish work tasks,channel a high proportion of their efforts toward those tasks,and work harder and longer on task assignments.

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According to the Big Five taxonomy,the traits describing Susan can be classified as which of these?

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Compare and contrast extraversion and neuroticism.

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Which of the following is not true of cognitive ability's impact on task performance and organizational commitment?

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According to Hofstede's dimensions of cultural values,when a culture stresses values that are more past and present oriented,such as respect for tradition and fulfilling obligations,it is high on:

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In a conflict situation,Maya tends to react by walking away or adopting a "wait-and-see" attitude.Maya can be described as which of these individuals,according to the Big Five?

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_______ is important in any job in which people are presented with a set of facts that needs to be applied to make effective decisions.

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Professor Mason was writing a recommendation for Lisa.He described Lisa as a dependable,organized,reliable,and ambitious individual.Which of the Big Five traits fit this description of Lisa?

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Effectiveness in jobs in which people need to proofread documents,sort things,or categorize objects depends a lot on _______.

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Extraverted people tend to be high in:

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Understanding when there is a problem or when something may go wrong,is referred to as _______.

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